Sautéed Broccoli RabeJonny Valiant
Fresh and a little spicy, these greens complement the more opulent dishes in this menu.
Recipe information
Total Time
20 min
Yield
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
2
bunches broccoli rabe (about 2 1/4 pounds total), trimmed and cut into thirds
3
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1
/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
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Preparation
Step 1
Blanch broccoli rabe in 2 batches in a large pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until stems are crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes, then drain well and pat dry.
Step 2
Heat oil with red-pepper flakes in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté broccoli rabe with 1/2 teaspoon salt until well coated, about 2 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.